It's easier for the boys, sometimes, to talk of their affection through Rachel than directly to each other. It's all right. Everyone involved understands.
Which is why Rachel continues smiling fondly as she shifts to let Edgar take care of Elliot, setting the towel back on the edge of the bowl so she can rummage through the first aid kit for the antibiotic cream for her and Elliot's cuts.
It's also why Elliot moves his good arm to squeeze briefly, affectionately, at Edgar's hand before letting him steady the ice pack.
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It's easier for the boys, sometimes, to talk of their affection through Rachel than directly to each other. It's all right. Everyone involved understands.
Which is why Rachel continues smiling fondly as she shifts to let Edgar take care of Elliot, setting the towel back on the edge of the bowl so she can rummage through the first aid kit for the antibiotic cream for her and Elliot's cuts.
It's also why Elliot moves his good arm to squeeze briefly, affectionately, at Edgar's hand before letting him steady the ice pack.